In this sermon, we are invited to recognize the invisible war that shapes our spiritual lives—a battle not fought with weapons or noise, but with faith, praise, and persistent prayer. Drawing from Hosea 1, Psalm 138, and Luke 11, Ps Viviane calls us to open our eyes to the unseen forces vying for our hearts and affections. Like Israel in Hosea’s time, we often turn to modern idols—success, comfort, or distraction—that quietly pull us away from God. Yet even when we are unfaithful, God relentlessly pursues us, longing to call us His children again.
Through Psalm 138, we are reminded that praise is more than music—it is spiritual warfare. When we lift our voices, even in suffering, we realign our hearts to God’s greatness rather than our problems. Worship, Ps Viviane explains, is not filler before the sermon—it’s a weapon that silences fear, discouragement, and the enemy’s lies.
And in Luke 11, we are taught that prayer isn’t just for asking—it is about inviting heaven’s power into our earthly battles. Jesus reminds us to pray boldly, persistently, and intimately: because our Father is ready to respond, empower, and fill us with the Holy Spirit.
Ps Viviane ends with a personal challenge: don’t just listen—equip yourself. Create your own spiritual warfare playlist. Let truth, praise, and prayer shape your everyday life, and let your battles be fought in God’s strength.
Key Takeaways:
- We are in a spiritual war, whether we see it or not—and awareness is the first step to victory.
- Hosea shows us that spiritual adultery happens when we give our hearts to lesser loves.
- Psalm 138 teaches that praise is powerful—because it declares who God is even when life is hard.
- Luke 11 reminds us that prayer is not a backup plan—it’s our frontline defense.
- The Holy Spirit is our greatest ally—guiding, empowering, and comforting us.
- Worship is not a warm-up. It’s a weapon.
- A “spiritual playlist” filled with truth can ground you in moments of fear, doubt, or exhaustion.
Reflection: What are the “idols” calling for your heart—and will you fight the invisible battle with praise, prayer and persistence?
